This Is Not a Paradox

This is a poem to tell you what poetry must be, A how-to-write-a-poem guidebook for you, by me. A poem must have both rhythm and rhyme, And be happy and jumpy and apply to the time. Have lots of imagery! Use simile and metaphor, With “like” and “as”, your poem will have color. Please don’t use any prose in your poems, because it often confuses the reader, and then no-one will like or appreciate your writing. A poem mustn’t be controversial or confusing, But straight forward- write the literary devises you are using! If your poem is read and the reader is unsure, Or confused as to its meaning, your poem is a failure! It cannot be bias, or from a specific point of view, Otherwise no-one will like your poem, other than you! The easier and simpler your poem is read, The better it will be- that’s what every teacher said! Regardless of your poem, make sure you never, No matter what you’re writing, don’t use sarcasm, not ever!